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Sector: Transport and Logistics
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About Network Rail
Join our HR Team at Network Rail High Speed (Shift Station Manager)
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client HS1 Ltd, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We are excited to be introducing a Shift Station Manager into our Ebbsfleet team.
The Shift Station Manager manages the day-to-day performance of the Station team within set resources and budgets, in accordance with the company processes and objectives.
They professionally deliver excellent and consistent customer service - providing an operationally safe, secure and quality station environment for all station stakeholders including TOCs, tenants, passengers, station users and retailers.
Manage and lead the direction of the station team in the delivery of a safe station environment, compliant with appropriate operational and safety standards, to provide excellent customer service. Act as a role model and mentor, progressing agreed development plans through continual monitoring and review to enhance team performance.
Implement and lead station emergency and evacuation plans as required and manage the security of identified risk areas, checking inspections are completed and recorded. Manage and direct resources in response to all accidents and incidents affecting the station environment.
Monitor and maintain station services and amenities in accordance with the terms of the Station Access Agreements (SAAs), in partnership with TOCs and retail outlets.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and customers including route teams, TOCs and FOCs, to develop and maintain effective relationships in order to increase the overall customer satisfaction at the station.
Manage employee rosters and resources on a day-to-day and long-term basis, delivering resource contingency plans as necessary within budget and procurement rules.
Manage the programme delivery for station checks including contractor compliance and train despatch, in accordance with relevant company standards and procedures. Implement the National Railway Security Programme and Station Security Plan to deliver the legislative requirements and maintain relevant records and implement plans to prevent criminal activity and improve safety within the station.
Conduct the required risk assessments that are mandated through legislation and company standards. Review and approve contractor risk assessments and method statements for compliance with standards.
Implement and comply with the relevant industry and company standards and procedures including health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. Management and deliver the competency assessment processes. Comply with Network Rail's.
Carry out non-technical checks of works in progress checking that Landlord's Approval Conditions are adhered to and that non-compliances are reported and managed effectively.
This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work-life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
The assessment centre will be held on the 24th of April, at Ebbsfleet International Station (International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley, Greenhithe, DA10 1EB).
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can answer yes to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have:
* Ability to lead, manage and develop people*
* Ability to attain rules and regulations level 2 competency*
* Ability to gain appropriate assessor competence*
* Ability to gain Station Incident Officer*
* Ability to gain safety management qualification IOSH/NEBOSH*
* Able to demonstrate decision-making skills and assertiveness
* Understanding of customer needs and requirements
* Able to demonstrate organising and planning skills
* Previous safety management experience
* Ability to attain Person Responsible for Fire Safety*
* Attain First Aid at Work*
Although it isn't essential, it would be helpful if you have:
* Understanding financial systems and budgets
* Commercial awareness
* IT skills in relation to report writing, corporate IM packages
* General understanding in business improvement processes
* General understanding of railway industry structure and responsibility
* Ability to engage in employee relation issues
* Previous customer service experience
* Experience in accident investigation
Company
Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.
From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.
We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.
We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.
We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.
Your health, wellbeing and benefits
We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe that should come first.
We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.
We have a range of benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave entitlement.
* My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* A range of pension schemes.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
What Diversity and Inclusion means to us
‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.
Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.
Disability Confident Leader
Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.
Find out more about our recruitment process here.
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